The Texas Catholic Herald

November 22, 2022

A ministry of mercy: Catholic Cemeteries honors the departed, prepares faithful for own death

A centuries-old tradition in Western Christianity has observed All Souls Day on Nov. 2 as a time to attend Mass, offer prayers and give sacrifices for the souls of loved ones and others around the world who have passed away and are in need of God’s mercy with the hope of joining Him in heaven someday.

November 22, 2022

‘Make us of good judgment’: Cardinal DiNardo celebrates annual Red Mass to unite Houston’s judicial communities

Ahead of the upcoming legislative year and roughly a month ahead of the Nov. 4 mid-term election day, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo celebrated the annual Red Mass at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart on Oct. 11.

November 22, 2022

Accompanying young adults in their discernment and discovery of vocational life

Because more workers are desperately needed “in the vineyard” to continue spreading the word of Christ, one of the most essential tasks of the Church has always been to encourage and support young men and women discerning the call to the priesthood and religious life.

November 22, 2022

Annual National Prayer Vigil for Life set for Jan. 19 to 20 in Washington

The National Prayer Vigil for Life held each January will continue even with the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade because there is “still a great need for prayer and advocacy”’ to end abortion and protect the unborn and their mothers, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) said Nov. 11.

November 22, 2022

HENRITZE: How can we grow in gratitude?

In this Thanksgiving, consider this: what amount of gratitude we should have towards God, who has given us everything?

November 22, 2022

AUZENNE: Beyond The Red Suit - Meet St. Nicholas

What if the story of the actual St. Nicholas were even more beautiful than the tale we share of the legend of Santa Claus?

November 22, 2022

CIESIELSKI: Advent... What are we waiting for?

The season of Advent is traditionally viewed as a season of waiting. Do you know what we, as Catholic Christians, are waiting for?

November 22, 2022

POWELL: Growing in love

In the face of the unknown, God's presence and love in the hidden things can transform.

November 22, 2022

The living legacy of St. Mary’s Seminary

Since its inception as a bishop's dream of establishing a diocesan seminary in 1901, St. Mary's Seminary has continued to form and educate men to be priests from Texas and beyond.

November 8, 2022

Our Lady of Guadalupe festival celebrates 50-year anniversary in Houston

Dec. 4 event set to be the largest celebration for ‘La Morenita’ ever, officials say